Ice cream recipe without heavy cream and ice cream maker

Super easy no churn ice cream with no heavy cream needed! It’s a great iced milk recipe perfect for a quick and delicious summertime treat.

This recipe is super easy and there are only 3 ingredients. Prep time is less than fifteen minutes and you do not need an ice cream machine.

We make a lot of ice cream at home so I love having quick recipe options for when I don’t have the time (or ingredients) for a complicated recipe.

And this simple and sweet vanilla ice cream recipe ticks all those boxes. If you are looking for a great tasting homemade ice cream recipe that’s also super quick and easy pin it to your Pinterest board for later.

How To Make No Churn Ice Cream With No Heavy Cream

Ice cream recipe without heavy cream and ice cream maker

Ok, so this recipe is ridiculously easy! All you need are three ingredients you likely already have and just a couple tools. Prep time is fast and other than chill time, it only takes about fifteen minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 4 Cups Whole Milk (you can use lower fat milk if that’s all you have available)
  • 1 tsp. Pure Vanilla Extract

Directions

Chill your loaf pan or freezer safe container in your freezer while preparing your ice cream.

Add your pure vanilla extract, milk, and sugar to a mixing bowl. Using a stand or hand mixer, process on high until mixture is thick and creamy. Depending on mixer speed, it should take you about eight minutes.

Pour your ice cream in your loaf pan, cover and put in freezer. Stir every two to four hours and chill for at least eight hours.

Ice cream recipe without heavy cream and ice cream maker

Quick and easy no heavy cream recipe is perfect for last minutes desserts.

Prep Time 10 mins

Total Time 10 mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Calories 200 kcal

  • Hand or Stand Mixer

  • Loaf Pan or Freezer Safe Container

  • Mixing Bowl

  • 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 4 Cups Whole Milk
  • 1 tsp. Pure Vanilla Extract

  • Chill loaf pan in freezer while preparing ice cream.

  • Add pure vanilla extract, milk, and sugar to mixing bowl. Mix on high until thick and creamy.

  • Pour ice cream in loaf pan. Cover and freeze for at least eight hours.

  • Stir every two hours while chilling.

  • Great for adding flavors to.
  • Keeps in an airtight container for up to four months.
  • Be sure to mix until thick and creamy.
  • Stirring is necessary for a creamy consistency.

Calories: 200kcal

Keyword Ice Cream, No Churn, No Heavy Cream, Vanilla

Can I make homemade ice cream without heavy cream?

Yes! While technically an iced milk, this recipe is thick and creamy and makes a great base for a lot of flavors.

How do I store my heavy cream free ice cream?

Store in your freezer in an airtight container for up to four months. If freezer burn occurs, throw it out.

Can you make ice cream without a ice cream maker?

Method #1: Two Ingredient Ice Cream Simply whip 2 cups of cream, by hand or with an electric mixer, until stiff peaks form. Slowly drizzle in a chilled can of sweetened condensed milk. Add your desired flavorings or mix-ins. Remove to an airtight container and freeze.

What can I use instead of heavy cream to make ice cream?

Don't worry too much if you don't have whole milk or heavy cream. Nearly any milk will work, and you can substitute half-and-half for the cream. Ideally you want ingredients with a high fat content because these will create a creamy texture when cooled.

How do you make homemade ice cream with milk?

To make ice cream with milk, start by combining 4 cups of milk, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Continue stirring until all the sugar has dissolved, then pour the mixture into a freezer-safe bowl.

What can I substitute for heavy cream?

Regardless of what you're making, the following are the best heavy cream substitutes for cooking, baking, or whipping into dessert..
Half-and-half + butter. ... .
Milk + butter. ... .
Coconut cream. ... .
Milk + cornstarch. ... .
Greek yogurt + milk. ... .
Alt milk + oil. ... .
Heavy cream powder..